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updated to clarify where the topsoil, seeding, and reclamation activities will occur throughout <br /> the mining operations, including estimated areas and volumes. <br /> 4. How will the Operator ensure that slopes are reclaimed to the proper grade if they <br /> cannot be visually inspected, per Rule 3.1.5(7)?Adequacy Review#4 Response#31 was <br /> sufficient. Please include grading verification explanation within the narrative portions <br /> of Mining and Reclamation Plans. <br /> The narrative in Section 5.2.8 has been updated to reflect the response given for question#31 <br /> in Adequacy Review#4. Note this narrative has also been included in the Phase 3 mining <br /> narrative to reflect the reclamation of the greenbelt fringe as mining proceeds from the 30% <br /> to 100%conditions. <br /> 5. Figure 14, Exhibit E1 depicts topsoil removal from all affected lands, but the narrative <br /> section 5.2.1.1 states that only 11.18 acres will be stripped. Explicitly state within the <br /> mine plan the number of acres that topsoil will be stripped from. Clarify and <br /> consistently present information across exhibits. <br /> Exhibit E1 has been updated to clarify where the topsoil,seeding, and reclamation activities <br /> will occur throughout the mining operations, including estimated areas and volumes. <br /> 6.4.5 EXHIBIT E -Reclamation Plan <br /> 6. Adequacy Review#4, Response#38 is incorrect. Several maps depict a piezometer <br /> within the affected lands boundary on the east side of the affected lands, within the <br /> permit boundary. Clarify if this is a permanent feature or provide reclamation details <br /> within Exhibit E and an associated cost provided under Exhibit L- Reclamation Cost <br /> Estimate. <br /> This piezometer will be removed as part of the mining activities and not remain as a <br /> permanent feature. <br /> 7. Pursuant to Rule 3.1.5(7) slopes shall be no steeper than a 3H: 1V, 5 feet above the <br /> water and 10 feet below the expected water line. Within the narrative portion of the <br /> Reclamation Plan, explain how slope grades will be verified when inundated. Also see <br /> question#4. <br /> The narrative in Section 5.2.8 has been updated to reflect the response given for question#31 <br /> in Adequacy Review#4. Note this narrative has also been included in the Phase 3 mining <br /> narrative to reflect the reclamation of the greenbelt fringe as mining proceeds from the 30% <br /> to 100%conditions. <br /> 8. Please commit to providing the Division with slope configuration data as part of the <br /> annual report. OR include a reclamation task item to verify sloping at the end of mining. <br />